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2026 Ford Bronco

Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
9 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

55 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical 9

Complaints1 crash reported 11

Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 20 mpg

Starting MSRP18 trims · manufacturer $40,795

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

The 2026 Ford Bronco is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Bronco 4WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 11 complaints, most often about the structure. Manufacturer pricing runs from $40,795 to $79,995 across 18 trims.

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Trims & pricing

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Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	Seats	Cargo (2nd row)	Wheels
Base 2-Door Manual	Gas	4WD	$40,795	300 hp	325 lb-ft	4	20.6 cu-ft	16 in
Base 2-Door Auto	Gas	4WD	$40,795	300 hp	325 lb-ft	4	20.6 cu-ft	16 in
Base 4-Door Manual	Gas	4WD	$40,795	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	16 in
Base 4-Door Auto	Gas	4WD	$40,795	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	16 in
Big Bend 4-Door Manual	Gas	4WD	$41,295	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Big Bend 4-Door Auto	Gas	4WD	$41,295	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Outer Banks 4-Door 2.3L Auto	Gas	4WD	$48,190	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	18 in
Outer Banks 4-Door 2.7L Auto	Gas	4WD	$48,190	330 hp	415 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	18 in
Badlands 2-Door Manual	Gas	4WD	$48,890	300 hp	325 lb-ft	4	20.6 cu-ft	17 in
Badlands 2-Door Auto	Gas	4WD	$48,890	300 hp	325 lb-ft	4	20.6 cu-ft	17 in
Badlands 4-Door 2.3L Manual	Gas	4WD	$48,890	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Badlands 4-Door 2.3L Auto	Gas	4WD	$48,890	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Badlands 4-Door 2.7L Auto	Gas	4WD	$48,890	330 hp	415 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Heritage Edition 4-Door 2.3L Manual	Gas	4WD	$51,625	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Heritage Edition 4-Door 2.3L Auto	Gas	4WD	$51,625	300 hp	325 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Heritage Edition 4-Door 2.7L Auto	Gas	4WD	$51,625	330 hp	415 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Stroppe Edition 4-Door Auto	Gas	4WD	$69,995	330 hp	415 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in
Raptor 4-Door Auto	Gas	4WD	$79,995	418 hp	440 lb-ft	5	35.6 cu-ft	17 in

Warranty basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi · roadside 5 yr

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Bronco 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	18	22	20	$3,350
Bronco Outer Banks 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	19	21	20	$3,350
Bronco 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	18	21	19	$3,550
Bronco Badlands 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	17	19	18	$3,700
Bronco Sasquatch 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	17	19	18	$3,700
Bronco Sasquatch 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	17	19	18	$3,700
Bronco 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	17	17	17	$3,950
Bronco Badlands 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	17	18	17	$3,950
Bronco Raptor 4WD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	15	16	15	$4,450

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50120, 50153, 50122, 50125, 50123, 50124, 50121, 50126, 50152.

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Recalls (9)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Air Bags

26S64

2,711 vehicles built Jun 27, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment. Risk A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V580000 reported Sep 9, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S61

10,001 vehicles built Feb 16, 2026 – Apr 14, 2026

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. Risk An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Interim owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V548000 reported Aug 25, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Engine

26S55

565,691 vehicles 18% reported repaired

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. Risk A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Id

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V468000 reported Jul 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Structure

26S47

36,046 vehicles 14% reported repaired

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. Risk A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V403000 reported Jun 24, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S35

1,536 vehicles

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. Risk A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Interim owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V343000 reported May 27, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Equipment

26C24

268 vehicles 52% reported repaired built Mar 3, 2026 – Mar 4, 2026

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Risk The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V335000 reported May 26, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Seats

26S30

179,698 vehicles 34% reported repaired

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. Risk A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V268000 reported Apr 28, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Back Over Prevention

26S09

849,310 vehicles 86% reported repaired

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V124000 reported Mar 3, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Electrical System

25SC3

229,609 vehicles 98% reported repaired

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup. Risk An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash. Fix The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V788000 reported Nov 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Bronco

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ford’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Ford Bronco, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

11complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

3.1 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 35,474 Bronco built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2026: 11

Most-cited components

Structure 3

Electrical System 2

Power Train 2

Unspecified 1

Engine 1

Seats 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Hardtop is cracking already. Was built in June of 2026 and purchased in August of 2026. Top needs replacement already. Looked on the dealer lot and every new and used bronco with the M.I.C top had cracks like mine or worse

Structure Oct 20, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772360

I have a new bronco with 3,000 miles on it and I used my heated steering wheel for the first time today and the cabin started filling up with smoke. The smoke was coming from the steering column. I’m not sure if something was on fire or just smoking but I didn’t see flames just a lot of smoke. I have a video. Where can I email it?

Steering Oct 20, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772543

Twice, while flat towing the 2026 Ford Bronco something happen and allegedly the neutral tow disabled and I had to replace the transmission. $7,500 each time. The first time the Bronco had 900 miles and the second time the unit had 3,000 miles. Both times the warranty claim was denied.

Power Train Oct 8, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11769798

The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH in the left lane on the interstate on a sunny day, near the grass, the driver's side rear window exploded without impact. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

Visibility/Wiper at 735 miles Sep 2, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11761529

Description On your vehicle, it may be possible that one or more engine camshaft roller finger followers were not properly installed at the time of engine assembly. Safety Risk An improperly installed engine camshaft roller finger follower may result in engine failure, resulting in a no-start condition or a loss of motive power.

Engine Jun 12, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11743709

The 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks instrument cluster has gone blank on two occasions (4/3/26 and 4/23/29). The first time the service department at Joe Mahan Ford, Paris, TN reported the display returned when connected to thier computer, but kept the Bronco for several days trying to replicate the condition.

Electrical System Apr 30, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11734948

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD	not rated	★★★★☆	not rated	★★★☆☆	26%
SUV 4WD	not rated	★★★★☆	not rated	★★★☆☆	26%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 31

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-08

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 26 service bulletins, 4 over-the-air updates, 1 other

Most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure.

SSM 55228 Service bulletin
2026-10-08 · Unknown Or Other
Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (
TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F Over-the-air update
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Over-the-air update
2026-09-09 · Electrical System
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
SSM 55118 Service bulletin
2026-08-25 · Electrical System
Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on or before 01-Feb-2025 may exhibit all of the following symptoms: - "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
SSM 55100 Service bulletin
2026-08-22 · Seats
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cov
SSM 55079 Service bulletin
2026-08-13 · Unknown Or Other
Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 7 speaker audio system (minor feature code IDBAL) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B128A:01, B128A:11, B128A:12, B128A:13, B1288:11, B1288:12 and/or B1238:17 stored in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer facing symptoms related to those DTCs. Clear the DTCs and if the DTCs return with no customer facing symptoms, this condi
SSM 55073 Service bulletin
2026-08-10 · Power Train
Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may require the removal and installation of the transfer case for various reasons. Installation requires Loctite® 243 adhesive applied to the mounting bolt threads in the transmission. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and dry. Tightening the mounting bolts also requires an updated two-stage tightening sequence. Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 307-07C/D and 3
SSM 55044 Service bulletin
2026-07-27 · Electrical System
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Ranger vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may or may not exhibit a perceived lack of power intermittently. This may be due to an issue with the following connectors associated with the accelerator pe

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
U0418 U0418 on Ford →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Forward Collision Avoidance	4 bulletins
B1238	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
B1288	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
B128A	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
U0415 U0415 on Ford →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Forward Collision Avoidance	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

Bronco by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 this page F 9 11 20 mpg 2025 F 19 56 Do not drive 2024 F 16 82 Do not drive 2023 F 18 230 Do not drive 2022 F 23 383 20 mpg 2021 F 20 230 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2026 Bronco

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2026 Ford Bronco cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $40,795 for the Base 2-Door Manual 4WD to $79,995 for the Raptor 4-Door Auto 4WD, across 18 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2026 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 9 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Bronco, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V468000, covering Engine. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: December 2026, November 2026. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2026 Ford Bronco yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (55/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Bronco?

Across the 9 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Ford Bronco, the best EPA combined figure is 20 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Ford Bronco?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Bronco, most often about structure, electrical system, power train. Of those, 1 involved a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Ford Bronco?

The manufacturer has filed 31 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford Bronco, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-10-08. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Which 2026 Ford Bronco trim is the best value?

$39,200 separates the cheapest of the 18 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	9 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	none	EPA emission certificates	The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls	9	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	11	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	2 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	31	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	18 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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2026 Ford Bronco

Trims & pricing

Specs & fuel economy

The cheapest ownership win

Recalls (9)

Air Bags

Engine And Engine Cooling

Engine

Structure

Engine And Engine Cooling

Equipment

Seats

Back Over Prevention

Electrical System

Whether any of this applies to one specific Bronco

Hear about a recall before the letter does

Parts & accessories for the 2026 Ford Bronco

Owner complaints

Most-cited components

In owners' own words

Crash ratings

Service bulletins & campaigns

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Bronco by model year

Common questions about the 2026 Bronco

How much does the 2026 Ford Bronco cost?

Does the 2026 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

How safe is the 2026 Ford Bronco?

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Bronco?

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Ford Bronco?

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Ford Bronco?

Which 2026 Ford Bronco trim is the best value?

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Where to go next

Sources & method